Latest Law Govt Jobs 2026 for LLB, LLM, BL & Law Graduates. VACANCY COUNT+ live vacancies for Law Officer, Legal Assistant, Judicial Services & more vac...
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Bihar Judicial Academy Patna
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Allahabad High Court
Vacancies: 7
Eligibility varies by post, but the core requirement for almost every government law job is a recognised law degree. Senior and specialised roles add experience, an LLM, or Bar enrolment on top.
The degree must be from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India.
For litigation, prosecutor, and standing-counsel roles you generally need to be enrolled as an advocate with a State Bar Council, and many positions ask for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) Certificate of Practice issued by the Bar Council of India. Purely advisory or research posts (Law Clerk, Research Fellow, Legal Consultant) often do not require enrolment.
The upper age limit is typically 30 to 40 years for the general category, depending on the post and recruiter. Statutory relaxations apply: usually 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and additional relaxation for PwD and ex-servicemen candidates. Always confirm the exact limit and cut-off date in the official notification, as judicial-service and PSU limits differ.
Pay depends on the organisation and grade. Officer-level legal posts under the 7th Pay Commission generally fall in Pay Levels 10 to 12, with a monthly salary roughly between ₹56,100 and ₹1,77,500, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other benefits. PSU legal officers are paid on IDA scales, which can be higher at entry grade.
| Post | 7th CPC Pay Level | Approx. Monthly Salary (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Judge (Junior Division) | As per state judiciary pay | ₹77,840 - ₹1,36,520 |
| Law Officer / Legal Officer (Govt) | Level 10 | ₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 |
| Legal Officer (PSU/Bank, IDA) | E1 / Scale I | ₹50,000 - ₹1,60,000 |
| Assistant Prosecution Officer | Level 8-9 | ₹47,600 - ₹1,42,400 |
| Legal Consultant (Contract) | Consolidated | ₹40,000 - ₹1,00,000 |
Judicial Services is the most prestigious and highest-paying career path for LLB graduates. Recruitment happens through State Public Service Commissions (e.g., RPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC) via a three-stage exam: Preliminary, Mains, and Interview. Civil Judge posts typically require 0-3 years of practice depending on the state, while some states allow fresh LLB graduates to apply directly.
Public sector banks and insurance companies recruit Law Officers through specialist officer (SO) exams. These posts require only an LLB degree (AIBE not mandatory) and offer competitive pay scales under the 7th Pay Commission equivalent structure, along with allowances.
These are typically Group B/C administrative-legal posts in ministries, universities, and PSU legal departments, requiring an LLB degree and sometimes relevant drafting/litigation experience.
APO recruitment is conducted by State PSCs (e.g., RPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer) and requires an LLB degree, enrollment as an advocate, and in most states, a minimum period of practice (often 3 years).
| Recruiter | Type | Typical Posts |
|---|---|---|
| UPSC | Central Govt | Assistant Legal Adviser, Assistant Public Prosecutor |
| State PSCs (RPSC, UPPSC, MPPSC) | State Govt | Civil Judge, APO, Legal Officer |
| IBPS / Public Sector Banks | Banking | Law Officer (SO Cadre) |
| SEBI / IBBI | Regulatory | Legal Officer, Research Associate (Legal) |
| PSUs (NTPC, Coal India, GAIL, Mumbai Port Authority) | PSU | Manager/Chief Manager (Legal) |
| Railways (RRB) | Central Govt | Chief Law Assistant |
| High Courts & District Courts | Judiciary | Civil Judge, Research Assistant, Law Clerk |
The selection process differs by post but commonly includes:
Advisory and consultant posts are often filled by shortlisting and interview alone, without a written exam.
Each row in the table links directly to the official notification, so you can apply from the source.
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Current law government jobs in 2026 include Law Officer, Legal Officer, Assistant Prosecution Officer, Judicial Service, and Legal Adviser posts across High Courts, PSUs, public sector banks, and central/state departments. The table above is updated daily with vacancy count, last date, and the official notification link.
High Courts and District Courts, the Ministry of Law and Justice, UPSC, State Public Service Commissions, public sector banks, PSUs, insurance companies, and regulatory bodies regularly recruit law graduates for legal and judicial roles.
Most posts require a Bachelor of Law (LLB/BL) from a recognised university; senior roles may require LLM and experience. Litigation and prosecutor posts usually require enrolment with a State Bar Council and, often, the AIBE certificate.
A government Law Officer or Legal Officer typically earns between ₹56,100 and ₹1,77,500 per month under the 7th Pay Commission, depending on the organisation, plus DA, HRA, and allowances. PSU legal officers draw IDA-scale pay.
Yes. Freshers can apply for Civil Judge (Junior Division) judicial-service exams, Law Clerk and Research Fellow posts in High Courts, and trainee legal roles. Some PSU and bank Law Officer posts require a few years of post-enrolment experience.
Open the post in the table above, read the official notification, register on the recruiter's portal, fill in the application with your LLB and enrolment details, pay the fee, and submit before the last date.
Judicial Services (Civil Judge, via state judiciary exams) places you on the bench as a judge. Law Officer/Legal Officer posts are departmental legal-counsel roles in PSUs, banks, and ministries - advisory and litigation support, recruited by interview or written test.
Most posts set the upper age at 30 to 40 years for the general category, with statutory relaxations for OBC, SC/ST, and PwD candidates. Check each notification, as judicial-service and PSU limits differ.